Introduction to Recreation Services for People with Disabilities

Empowering Inclusion Through Recreation

Introduction to Recreation Services for People with Disabilities, Fourth Edition by Charles C. Bullock and Michael J. Mahon, is a comprehensive and inspiring guide for students and professionals in therapeutic recreation, inclusive education, and disability services. Grounded in a person-centered approach, this updated edition delivers essential insights, practical strategies, and real-world examples to help practitioners design responsive and respectful recreation experiences.

Whether you're preparing to work in a community center, hospital, school, cruise ship, or park, this textbook equips you with both the knowledge and the heart to serve individuals with disabilities as people first — with dignity, agency, and joy. Featuring the latest interdisciplinary research, clear illustrations, and a durable hardcover format, it’s ideal for coursework, professional development, and anyone committed to inclusive, transformative service.

More than a textbook, it’s a call to empathy, advocacy, and meaningful change.